Port Hueneme Quiet Hours Rules (2026): What You Need to Know
Heavy RestrictionsKey Facts
- Zone I (residential)
- 50 dB daytime, 55 dB nighttime
- Zone II
- 55 dB daytime, 50 dB nighttime (reversed from Zone I)
- Zone III (industrial/commercial)
- 65 dB
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- Governed by Port Hueneme Municipal Code Sec 3427 through 3435
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- Noise meters may be used by enforcement officers to document violations
The Short Version
Port Hueneme uses a zone-based decibel limit system for noise control. Zone I allows 50 dB day/55 dB night, Zone II reverses to 55 dB day/50 dB night, and Zone III allows 65 dB. These limits are strictly enforced.
Full Breakdown
Port Hueneme implements a zone-based noise control system under Municipal Code Sections 3427 through 3435. Each zone has specific decibel limits for daytime and nighttime hours. Zone I, which covers residential neighborhoods, restricts noise to 50 dB during the day and 55 dB at night (a somewhat unusual arrangement where nighttime limits are slightly higher, reflecting the city's unique character as a small harbor city). Zone II has 55 dB daytime and 50 dB nighttime limits. Zone III, covering industrial or commercial areas near the port, allows up to 65 dB. Enforcement officers may use sound level meters to document violations. Ambient noise from port operations factors into enforcement context.
What Happens If You Violate This?
First offense: $250 fine. Second offense: $500 fine. Subsequent violations: $1,000 per incident. Continued violations can lead to nuisance abatement proceedings.
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